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D138 DJF

1987 Volvo 240

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,099 mi
Last recorded138,099 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1987 Volvo 240135,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD138 DJF
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 138,099 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 138,099 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 138,083 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 137,837 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 137,837 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 137,392 miles

wear in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,691 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 136,573 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 136,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 136,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 136,314 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 135,469 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 135,069 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 135,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight wear to nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Apr 2009 133,405 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 133,401 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2008 131,450 miles

slight wear in nearside steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2007 129,150 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 129,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 125,374 miles

lite corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills> slight play in both front wheel bearings.

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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D138 DJF is a 1987 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 135,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D138 DJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Volvo 240 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D138 DJF is a 1987 Volvo 240, first registered on 16 February 1987.

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